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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06143.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1855 |
| Title | David P. Harmon to his wife discussing when he will return home |
| Date | 11 November 1855 |
| Author | Harmon, David Porter (1800-1869) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Harmon writes that he will take longer than expected to return home, as his goal for which he left home has not been accomplished. Expects to travel up the River du Loup thirty to forty miles and into the woods. He expresses his concern for matters at home and gives lengthy instructions for his sons to take care of the farm. Advises his wife to take care of her health and get along with "the boys." |
| Subjects | African American History Slavery Abolition Reform Movement Children and Family Canada Health and Medical |
| People | Harmon, David Porter (1800-1869) |
| Place written | Hunterstown, Quebec, Canada |
| Theme | Children & Family; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |